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Distance from Shanghai to Ouagadougou

Straight line

12,260 km
7,618 mi · 6,620 NM

By road

13,036 km
8,100 mi

Travel time

151 h 45 min
flight ≈ 15 h 49 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Ouagadougou?

Shanghai (China) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 12,260 km in a straight line, that is 7,618 miles or 6,620 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Ouagadougou is 13,036 km (8,100 miles), about 151 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 6% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Ouagadougou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from China into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 39.7495°, 52.9912°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Shanghai from Ouagadougou?

By road it is 13,036 km (8,100 miles) from Shanghai to Ouagadougou; in a straight line it is 12,260 km (7,618 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Ouagadougou?

About 151 h 45 min on the fastest route (13,036 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Shanghai?

Ouagadougou is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 49 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.